Cathy Osten
Cathy Osten | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Connecticut State Senate from the 19th district | |
| Assumed office January 9, 2013 | |
| Preceded by | Edith Prague |
| Personal details | |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | Sprague, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Mohegan Community College |
| Website | www |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1975-1979 |
| Rank | Sergeant |
Catherine Ann Osten is an American politician and a Democratic member of the Connecticut State Senate representing District 19 since January 9, 2013. Osten was a three-term First Selectman from Sprague, Connecticut, until 2019, when she was defeated by current First Selectman, Cheryl Blanchard.
Graduating from the Norwich Free Academy in 1973, Osten enlisted in the United States Army. After four years of active duty, Osten returned to the United States, taking up residence in Norwich and attending Mohegan Community College. In 1990 Osten joined the Connecticut Department of Corrections serving for 21 years and becoming an officer.
Osten was elected as the President of the Corrections Supervisors' Council of CSEA/SEIU 2001. As a State Senator she supports a $15 living wage for all Connecticut workers.